Suwail (en. Sullen)

/suˈwail/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The term 'suwail' refers to a person who is naughty or hard to instruct.
He is sullen because he always refuses to follow his teacher's orders.
Siya ay suwail dahil palagi siyang umaayaw sa mga utos ng kanyang guro.
It can also express the feelings of a person who is unhappy or angry.
Because of his sullen behavior, he seems angry at everyone.
Dahil sa kanyang suwail na pag-uugali, parang galit siya sa lahat.
A sullen child often exhibits bad behavior.
The sullen child causes disturbance in the class.
Ang suwail na bata ay nagdadala ng abala sa klase.

Etymology

In Hindi, the term 'suwail' originates from the word 'suwail', which means obedient or disobedient.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sullen child
A child that is difficult to control or has bad behavior.
suwail na anak
sullen behavior
Behavior that is happy or difficult to get along with.
suwail na pag-uugali

Related Words

kind
Refers to a person with good behavior.
mabait
obedient
A person who easily follows orders.
masunurin

Slang Meanings

stubborn
Mark is really stubborn, he doesn't listen to the teacher.
Suwail talaga si Mark, hindi nakikinig sa guro.
playful
That kid is really playful, he loves to cause mischief.
Suwail 'yang bata, mahilig kasing mang harot.
mischievous
The youth today are really mischievous, they always hide when there's work to do.
Suwail ang mga kabataan ngayon, lagi na lang nagtatago kapag may gawain.